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Hi everyone! I've been involved in my school's choir for the past three years and thoroughly enjoy it. I'm a bit unsure if colleges consider choir as an extracurricular activity. Can anyone provide so …
Hi all, I'm working on my college essay, and I was thinking about writing it with humor. Is it appropriate to have a funny essay, or should I stick to a more serious tone? If humor is okay, do you hav …
Hi everyone, I'm deciding between taking IB and AP classes. I've heard mixed opinions about whether IB is harder than AP or not. What are your thoughts on this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated …
Hi guys, I'm taking several AP courses this year, and I'd like to know what my options are regarding credit at different colleges I'm considering. How can I find out which AP credits a specific colleg …
Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm considering applying to some Ivy League schools. I know they're prestigious, but I've also heard that they can be really competitive and stressful. Is it worth it to apply …
Hi everyone, I'm a bit worried because I have a lower GPA than I'd like, but my test scores are pretty solid. Will colleges overlook my GPA if my test scores are high, or should I focus on improving m …
Applying to colleges can get really expensive, and I know there are fee waivers available. How and when do I request one? Will the college be less likely to accept me if I ask for financial help? I'm …
Hi guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to brainstorm ideas for my college essay. I want to choose a topic that will be interesting and memorable, but I'm not sure where to start. What t …
Hey, I'm trying to figure out what I should include on my college applications. I spend a lot of time going to the gym and staying active. Would that be considered an extracurricular activity by colle …
Hello! I've been practicing yoga for a few years now and have even participated in some local workshops. Is yoga something I can include as an extracurricular activity on my college applications, or s …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm trying to decide if I should apply early decision or early action to any colleges. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? Thanks for any advice you can provide!
Hi everyone, I’m unable to visit colleges in person due to COVID, so I'm relying on virtual college visits. How can I make the most of them, and what questions should I ask to get a real sense of each …
Hi, I'm an international student applying to US colleges, and I wanted to know if scholarships are often awarded to international students like me? I'm worried about the financial aspect of attending …
So, I've been babysitting my younger siblings and some neighborhood kids for the past couple of years, and I'm not sure if I can include this as an extracurricular activity on my college application. …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in doing research in college. How can I get involved in research as an undergraduate? Are there any specific programs or opportunities I sh …
I'm starting to work on my college essay, but I'm feeling a bit stressed about how long it might take to write something really good. For those of you who have already written your essays, how long di …
Hi everyone, I've been tutoring some students in math and science as a volunteer and was wondering if this would be considered an extracurricular activity when applying to college? If so, is there any …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide between taking AP courses or dual enrollment classes at my local community college next year. I've heard that both options can be helpful for college admissions, but …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been researching colleges. I've found a few that I'm really interested in, and I want to make sure they know that I'm genuinely enthusiastic about attending …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to start working on my college application essays. I know they're a crucial part of the application, and I want to make sure my writing skills are up to par. What …